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ASIC / Chip Design Engineers in Austin earn $138K–$183K. Median: $157K. Based on 35 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $157K · Based on 35 public job postings · Updated September 10, 2026
This ASIC / Chip Design Engineer salary benchmark for Austin is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Austin ASIC / Chip Design Engineer pay runs 21% below the national median.
ASIC / Chip Design Engineers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Senior-level base compensation for Austin-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average ASIC / Chip Design Engineer salary in Austin?
The median pay is $157K, with a typical range of $138K–$183K, based on 35 public Austin job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Austin compare to the national ASIC / Chip Design Engineer salary?
The national median is $200K; Austin is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Austin postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 35 public job postings located in Austin (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Austin postings required to publish. Last refreshed September 10, 2026.
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